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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

THE BALTIMORE AND ONO TELEGRAPH LINE
KINGSTON. Aug. tSpccab.-The Brotherhood OF Teleg
faphers. IL Is said, desire the Government the
Posofice Department to buy and operate the Baltimore
and Ohio Telegraph lines in connection with the postal
service that the details OF the plan
reported by cable Mr. Garrett By his friends In New.
York Saturday They are inclined to believe that 1t
will meet with Mr.. CARROTS approval Public meetings
are held with view OF arousng the public senti
nent in favor Government control OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Telegraph and Congress VIII be urged 70 take
suitable action next winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
TWO pREoooIogs LITTLE BURGLARS

TWO PRECOCTOBS LITTLE BURGLARS.
Two little lads not able to the desk at Justice
Murray were charged tho Tombs yesterday with smash
ing the fanght and breaking into the store OF Joseph
shoner Of No 203 Canast Sunday night The youthful
who Frank Vssage, aud Antona
lurdetra age nins caught by officer Quarreling
box OF cigars Justice Murray held them IN $500 each.
fors pecial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
BURGLARS STE

BURGLARS STEAL 4 QUANTITY OF COFFEE.
yesterday the coffee mart Of Il. Fisher at No.
1872 cherrys broken into and twenty eight bags OF
valued 900 stoen Charles Malone was ar
rested on suspicion and arasncd ssex Market Court
Yesterday and remandsd untl to-day when IL expected
suinccnt syide nee 70 warrant holding him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
SHE Tried TO DRIYK ROUGH ON RATS.

Annie KOCH age seventeen. of No. 1913 Eghthst. at
tempted suicide at her home yesterday. Her strange
actions attracted attention of the neighbors While
playing with her sister, attempted to choke her. Al
terward she mixed up some Rough Rats F" in tum
bier and was drinking 1t when the glass taken from
The girl then taken with violent pasms and an
Ambulance carried her Bellevue Hospital Four years
ago she with alaria fever and for sew
eral days out Of her mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
FUNERAL OF GEORGE H. PATCH

Bosros. Aug. (Speeiab.-George H. Patch. who was
proud Of fact that in the ho served private
In Massachusetts, regiment to-day buried with the
military hoDors accorded to major general. II Is
probably the first instance In the country that such
thing has occurred aud just appreciation OF Massa
chusetts sentiment toward men OF merit who were In
the ranks that formed tho great armies OF the Union
TO his homo South Fra gham several thousands
went on Sunday unite In tribute TO comradc who
had National reputation, and VINO was ever engaged In
any work that would benefit deserving soldier IL was
a gathering OF Massachusetts veterans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

has been ordered temporary duty at DavGs Island
n Y. Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery BrJ ant SIN
Infantry has been grauei six months leave OF absence
First Frank A. Mills oath Infantry has been
granted three months extension OF leave. Captain
Cyrus NJ DELANEY. 18th Infantry has been ordered
beor. the Army Retirement Board at St Paul. OF which
General r. IL Ruger president, for examination for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
THE UMBRIA's DANA E THRILLING.

said tbs office Of he Cunari Line yesterday that
the DANA ge sustained Dy the Umbra through the tidal
that struck her Tuesday last
exceedingly sghno than could DO repaired at tho
hours of not 81 600 The
Cunard gaed that the ship witstoot ths
we'll The following dispatch sent to the Liver
pool Office;
Ship and cargo unchanged Shipped heavy sea Smashed
upper deck hatch"
At pier Captain Watson. the superintendent
all rei but refused to
reporter board the Umbria 10 see how mat
stool.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
BeEAKJyG Up A DIsORDERLY PLA oE.

Captain Ryan, of the Twenty first Precinct was walking
through Thir ntht about o'clock Sunday when
he heard pistol at BOB East Thirty nirthst He
entered the house and found Henry libby grocer OF No
b27 Firstave hallway win smoking pistol in his
hand and crowd standing at The bead OF tho
Neighbors that crowd OF women were har
drank and c2roused there coz.
saDtly. Libby had started ont for can OF beer and
peighbor named Rush demonstrated LIBBY drew ps.ol
but before and John Flynn another
house. threw him down stara He turned and
nre ND but hit The captain arrested
Libby called help lie examined the top oo rooms and
feund ak children tho and arrested
the whole party The hold $500 bail each by
Juaticc Power Vile Court yesterday for xamins
trial tho three children were
10 tie Society of Cruelty TO Children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

6UITEAUS LAWYER CARED FOR By FRIENDS
Dr. wildman. has charge Of the Insane Pavilion
ut Bellevue Hospital. and City Physicians Field and
Fitch yesterday examined Charles H. Reed, Guiteaus
ing from Jersey City ferryb The pnysiclans while
they believed Reed to be suffering from mental abera.
ton and melancholia did think he MT subject
for an insane asylum. They deemed 1t best that he
should have private treatment for while at least They
were more inclined this because friend OF the
unhappy Chicago lawyer who holds position In the Bell
Telephone Company, offered TO take Reed 10 his own
home and care him. IL huay decided to let this
be done Warden o. Rourke waiting last evening for
Mr. Reeds friend TO come and take hun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
THE AMERICAN TROsACHs TOUR.

The American Trosachs tour which made comfort
ably in day has made douby attractive by the
addition This will oe run on part
Of the tour Newburg and warwick which has the
ttraeos OF scenery coupled with the fact OF
bsng many stirring actions In the
Revolutionary War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
BANKER HEADS THE NEW GRAND JURY.

Judgs Gildersecve, who Will hole the August
term Of the Court Of General Sessions, appointed
duncan d. Parmly, of the banking firm OF Marquand
a. parmly, "a the foreman Of tho new Grand Jury.
The iudge allied the attention OF the Grand Jury to
the case of Daniei }. Lyons, charged with killing
Jo.cph J. Quinn. The case had excited much public
interest Jude Gidcrsleeve said and IL tho
duty VI the jurors to act promptly In order that
LYONS, IL indicted might be speedily tried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
yylDyyc AN OLEoMARoARTvB LAW.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1 tspecial)-The inspectors OF
Sntts to-day discovered and conhseated immense
quantity Of oleomarFarins from Chicago dealer goes
20 wholesaler and purchases large amount Of "se.
tect Chicago creamery certain amount of money IL
tpfwerded 10 Delegated address In Chicago and the
kotel or restaurant man resolves neat package from
Chtoago put mp IN manner 10 suggest its being almost
anything else than butter or eicomarzarine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
A SITE FOR THE oARIBALpY s,xruE

Superintendent Parsons OF the Park Department yesterday
agreed with the Of tho Italian Society
site for the Garibad statue In Washington Square II Will
be placed lawn east Of the fountain aud the
side OF the Fhave drive which through tho
central part OF tho square The status wiz - unveiled IN
0etobeI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
w,,r,ra IN sUppoRy HIS PARENTS.

Grarlo Mosto italian driver Of Jersey CITY yester
day obtained Justice Donohue. In the Supreme Court
Chambers an tho Commissioners OF Emigration TO
show cause on Friday his parents Pasguae and Mario
Mosol should DO allowed TO remain In this country
assert that te two are liable to become
nj bile burden Tho So day. he nd IL Will
Ia 10 give bond to support his parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

Being entirely vegetable. particular Is required
while usipg Perc-s Pleasant Purgatve PeletA"
the diet
occupaon For heaiachs constipation impure nlood
rzines sour eructaons from tho stomach bad taste In
mouth bilious atiack pain In region OF klneys internal
boaed feeling abont stomach rush OF blood 10 hoad
take Dr. Pierco's "Peieta" BY druggista
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
ARMY INTEI.LIGENcE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Captain Thomas j. Gregg, I'd
Cavalry having been found incapacitated for active
service has been granted leave OF absence until further
srdera Second Lieutenant L d. Tyson, 9th Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
To the Coron'
FIGHTING OYER FENCE ON COSET ISLAND

stage line on Coney Island TO enoin Gen
era James Jourau receiver Brooklyn Fabush and
oney Island Railroad Company from maintaining fsnce at
tho westerly aide Brighton Beach property shutting
people from the stages and turning them me elevated
railroad running West Brighton. Judge cullen In tho
BROOKLYN Supreme Court yesterday denied the injunction
songht pending OF suit recover $1,000 rs dam
ages done Mr. II amllton's business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

"As is ths bud BIT with q envious worm"
down BY the gnawipg worm consump
But Il he mae 20 release us hold and stop Us
DR. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery WILL
II time affect mt cures not only IN con
sumption OF chronic throat bronchial and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
After adopting a resolution thanking the members o
he press for their presence the meeting was adjourned
OTHER LABOR MATTERS OF INTEREST

BUFFALO, Aug l (Speeiab. The first national conven-
ton OF street railroad conductors and drivers begun
here to-day meeting was held at Metropolitan Hail.
at which the thIry-hve delegates agreed 10 organize
national association H. q. Taylor. OF Philadelphia, was
chairman aud Mortimer OConnor, OF New-York secro-
tary.
BRocKroy, Mass, Aug. 1.-The notice given by the
Carpenicrs Union that. beginning on August l. they
should demand the pay for nine hours work that
had hereofor uen for ten hours. took effect this
morning. Most of the boss carpenters who signed the
circular Saturday practically agreeing 10 grant the de-
mand have decided not to do so.
PrIIsBURG. Aug lat meeting to be held next Fri
day night the siesmaers OF Pittsburg and Allegheny
members OF the Knights OF Labor. will withdraw from
and form branch OF the International
Association OF Plumbers. steam and Gas Filters This
will take about 500 members from the Knights Of Labor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

deeds" said the celebrated Richter ring
through h like bell" ono OF the best desds
Is to alleviate human sunernga Last a my daughter was
everyday IN ought shs going nto consumption.
got her bottle Of Dr. " Perces Favorte Prescription.
aud the above need comment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

decided that proceedings begun by James H. Carey TO
enjon his fellow trustees Of the village OF Whiiestone H.
from preventing his acting president OF the Board OF
proper method of procedure and denied
the injunction sought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
TUMBLING FROM TIE BROOKLYN BRIDGE.


A LAD FALLS BETWEEN THE GIRDERs To THE JV-
ER--sAvED BY THR FIREMAN OF A TCG-BoAT.
Something that looked like big black bale spinning
round and round and dropping swiftly from the ccnto
Of the span of the Bridge into the river startled
people on the Bridge and along both shores Of the
East River at 10 20 a yesterday. The black OBJ
ec struck the with splash few feet frgm one
of two caual-boat that were passing down the river
in tow. of the tug-boat William Cox. cry quickly
ran along the Bridge to both entrances and spread up
and down the river front. " A has jumped from
the Bridgelr People began gathering at the " Bridge
Jumpers Dock" at DoverSt. to see the foolhady In
divdua.
The black ball was indeed man, rather smooth
faced boy Of seventeen. James Martin OF Elizabeth,
n j.. a nephew Of Richard Lambert, the boss painter
on the Bridge. lie had not jumped hoin the Bridge,
but while walking tho track of the cablecars, carry
ing In his hand bucket OF color Tor me painters VINO
at work the river beams no had missed his
footing and tumbcd between tho iron grders TO the
river. 100 feet below As he went down he rolled
himself up In a BAH and struck the water on his lon
SIDE close the passing canalbOat. lie had scarcely
disappeared from view before the river was broken
by n shorter pl nge than his. Charles Cummings, tho
tho canal-bOat. ran along II and sprang Into tho
river. a few strong strokes brought him to where
Martin had sunk The latter came To the top within
a few feet OF Cummings. then sank again. The brave
fireman divcd for him and caught him. IL was we'll
held to him with difficulty until line thrown
him from the tug-6oat, and both men were quickly
hauled In. The tug-boat placed the haplcss young
painter on the freight barge Charles Pool, lying at
the Dover Street pier AMI went on her way.
Martin was pale aud weak and vomited little, but
otherwise he seemed unhurt. His right hand was
mOned from Chambers street Hospital and Martin
taken thither. Tho physicians found however, that
Il don't know how It happened said Martin al
was walking along carefully when my foot slipped,
and went whizzng down. But viii not make such
a mlSstop again"
shortly after Martins terrific tumble, stevcp
Brode The original brdgc-inmger now alive, appeared
admring 1oDgshoromen and Fourth Ward loungefs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
MR. BorDS RESIGNATION sor YET DEMANDED

Corporation Counsel OBHen returned yesterday
from Saratoga. When asked about tho rumor that
he bad asked Corporation Attorney william A. Boyd
for his resignation he ssid
81 have no present Intention OF asking Mr.. Boyd
for his resignation l have had several talks with
him relative to the conduct Of HIS Office will
examination made VI his ofIce by the Com
missioDers OF Account, or by Other experts. 1 do
not propose TO haze my Office used by politicians nor
will permit Mr.. Boyd any eso 10 IL.
The POSITION Of CORPORATION Attorney l. Of great
influence, and might bo used In various ways Ia
get votes by any 50 disposed ] have told Mr..
Boyd what my views on this subject, and no
understands them perfectly. There many appli-
cants for place under Probably twenty persons
have applied for Mr. Boyd's place"
Ever since Mr.. O'Bnen took ofce thero has been n
heavy pressure brought bear him to make
places for members Of the Tammany Hall organization
IL Is moro than probable that there Will be some
changes, although they may not be made at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

The Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company
has appointed p C stohr Its general Eastern agent for
the States Of New-York Connecticut. NewJersey, Della
ware Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania Mr.. Stohr
will have his headqnarters In this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

About six weeks ago George McLair, a porter EN-
ployed by the large furniture establishment OF b. NJ.
Cowperthwait & Co.. in Park Row. was discharged for
drunkenness and insubordinaton. He is member OF
the Knights OF Labor. and committees from District AS
sembly No. 40 endeavored IN obtain his reinstatement
They and circular placing boycott
on the firm issued ana strewn broadcast throughout
this and ncghboring cities The employees OF the com
pany, many OF whom arc members or the knights OF
Labor held meeting In the carpet room or the estab
lshmept and after denouncing the circular as unjust
and adopted unanimously the following reso!u
tiOns
Resoiued. That express indignation. and also con
denim the action OF organization tDisrot Assembly No
be issued such an absurd circular as hereto
such action II unwarraned and uncaed Tor
indore the action OF b. NJ COMPARTMENT q Co., In
the persons referred and be II further
will sustain Mcssrs Cowperthwait Co.
In any they this matter and we
that they have fullest conbdence
aud furthermore take advantage OF this op
potuuiy appreciation OF the many acts OF
kindness extended 20 us by Messs. bernar NJ Co"per
thwalt J. Howard Cowperthwait; and be further
RssotrSd heSe resolutions DO forwarded al
to both named gentlemen
After adopting resolution thanking the members or
he their meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
AN EXPENSIVE "REFORMER."
THINGS HE TAKES FROM THE PUBLIC CRIB.
APPAREL WHICH MAJOR LODLo"
CHARGES TO THE TAXPAYERS
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-I


WASHINGTON Aug 1.-Recent discoveries respecting
certan disbursements by the District Commissioners
from, the 3rpropriaon for contingent expenses ""'0
opened the ewes of Washington taxpayers anu es H'0
asking: is public office public trnstf u "ouiu 90
naturally supposed that In Washington "hch o"s"e"
M ,e very citadel of Reform, because IL is under MI
CIeyeands own eye. the expenditures from the conh
cant fund allowed the District Commissioners and over
which their cor troll supreme. would Be guardea WIN
the utmost care and made with regard 10 the slcte1
economy The taxpayers Of the country at large nave
an interest these expenditures because onehaH OF
them is paid FROM the Treasury OF the United eta'es'
When Major Ludlow relieved Colonel Lydecker as Engi-
neer Commissioner latter turned to him for OIL
cia horse for which the District Government hsd
paid $3.50 This animal IL was not gooh enough
for the reform Commissioner, who bought another
ono for which the sum of $500 paid The voucher
for this horse was recepted b c. Green who is not
horse dealer but who transferred Red Top 10 the
United States Marshal from whose hands 1t passed INTO
the of President Cleveland IL IL asserted
that the actual owner of Major Ludows horse was
high officer OF the Government The accounting officers
of the Treasury regarded the transaction as most
Objectionable and the price paid as unnecessary ana
exorbitant but they control over the accounts
or disbursements on account of the contingent fund or
course the acquisition of the fancy nag made IL neees
sary for Major Ludlow to buy new and more expensive
horse and carriage furniture. set of harness costs
500 Other bought from single harness ucaier'
in less than three months were as follows;
October 2I0ne ne" n"rne'' o'' " 49, sc 80
49, nc an hiantefs Colonel Ludlow .. 90
October yg-One street blanket Coonel -, oo
--.
October 29One dark green heavier lap ROBE Coioho IN
Nosem 70 ysT fud noS 800
November 1.-Two scrip letters on horse blanket IN
at 70 cents Colonel Ludlow. oV
November g-Tw99 pairs Cooks rein buttons at 20 30
November eenI qC asons Ds Kem6e jack rubber
Colonel W..
November Carleton overdraw, with chm al
Colonel Ludlow
November So-one pair best ofVins fio'eS 800
luuow; 80 M la Iudow no
Decemper O,o H. r,he CaIonsi nhow .... 80
D Decelnher mr. @ mai Colonel LudIow 90
December rubber aud silver lined hook IN ,o
r.a, - s6i rs
This account was approved by Commissioners Wheat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02

II yes are isrrarsA BY Skin eruption this summer use
hkln -succsss Soap for rsllsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-02
PUTTING THEIR MONEY IN BANxa

INCREASE IN HE NUMBER OF DrPosrroRs Avn
AMOUNT OF DEPOSITS.
ALBANY. Arg 1.-The accompanying semi-aunual "a
ports OF seven more NewYork City savings banks show
an increase of $3.23l.o7s deposits and 0,307 sda
National Republican., 1887-05-12
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items of Interest Gathered for the
"RepublIcan's" Readers.

"Republican's" Readers.
The annual meeting of the Corn Exchange
was held yesterday morning, but without
transactlng any business adjourned until the
first Wednesday In June, in order to give the
officers more time to make up the annual
report.
At the registration held on Tuesday, the fol.
lowing additional voters were added to the
registration list: First ward, 50; second ward,
SO: third ward, 9S: fourth ward, 81.
Both branches of the city council held meet
ings Tuesday night. The board of aldermen
transacted no business of interest. In the
mittee in favor OF leasing the corporation co Al
wharf TO w. A. Smoot Il Co. was taken up and,
after discussion, was defeated, not having
received the required vote. The application
from the Y. NJ. 9. A for free gas and for gas
defeated.
There was another count of the vote In the
was made In the result 1t was decided that
Mr.. George s. French had received the nomi-
nation, and not Mr.. Harrison.
The public school teachers of this city are
ordering the parents to compel their children
to wear shoes during school hours. There is
said to be no authority for any such order, and
consequently there Is much complaint. 40,
herring and 800 shad. The sales were as fol.
and shad at 81 to sl2 per hundred.
Meade transacted the following business
Michael German and Geo. A. Appch qualified
as executors under the will of David Appich.
deceased. l.. Marbury qualified as guardian of
Sidney r. Blackjack and Julian G. Blackjack.
Sallie V. Washington VS.. George Washington,
decree for divorce granted.
The pastor of st. Mary's Church proposes to
make an addition to the Sunday school build.
ing for the accommodation of local scholars.
The representative of Browning, Key " Co.,
New York. was In the city yesterday taking
the measures of tho employees of the Piedmont
Air Line railroad, that firm having received
the contract for the work.
Mr. w. II. Cowling has recovered from his
recent illness. and is out again.
Mr.. John McCuen has been appointed fire
marshal at the Columbia brick works, near
this city.
The ticket being arranged by the lndepend-
ents ia said to be nearly completed. meeting
was held Tuesday night and several council
men nominated. II Is said they VIII support
Mr.. ]. r. Lambelin for alderman for the third
ward and Mr.. Edward for superintendent OF gus.